Mount Arthur coal mine
Mount Arthur coal mine is an open cut coal mine located near Muswellbrook, Australia. Opened by BHP in 2002, it is the largest coal mine in New South Wales. Until 2020 it produced coal for domestic and overseas customers, when it shifted to only produce for overseas customers.[1]
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| Location | Muswellbrook |
| Country | Australia |
| Production | |
| Products | Thermal coal |
| History | |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Owner | |
| Company | BHP |
| Website | www.bhp.com |
In August 2020 BHP announced it intended to sell the mine.[2] Having been unable to find a buyer, in June 2022 BHP announced it would retain the mine and seek to extended its licence from 2026 until 2030 when it would then close.[3][4]
.[5] Coal is moved by Aurizon via the Main Northern railway line to the Port of Newcastle for export.[6][7] Until 2020, a 10 kilometre conveyor system transported coal to Bayswater and Liddell Power Stations.[8]
References
- Mt Arthur, New South Wales BHP
- BHP Billiton confirms intention to sell Hunter Valley's Mt Arthur mine Daily Telegraph 18 August 2020
- BHP announces plans to close NSW's largest coal mine at Mt Arthur by 2030 ABC News 16 June 2022
- BHP retains Mt Arthur coal mine, plans earlier closure as buyers walk Australian Financial Review 16 June 2022
- Mount Arthur Coal Project Thiess
- Aurizon Extends NSW Coal Haulage Agreement Aurizon 14 March 2016
- Aurizon nets long term extension for BHP's Mt Arthur coal Rail Express 16 March 2016
- BHP ends domestic thermal coal sales Australian Financial Review 24 September 2020
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